Named superfood for heart and vascular health – Nutrition
Beets are rich in vitamins and microelements, Sports.kz reports with reference to the “Championship”.
A daily serving of beets (150-200 g) contains vitamin B9 (40-50%), vitamin B6 (7-10%), silicon (400-500%), chromium (60-80%) and copper (20-30%). ). In addition, it contains unique components – fiber, dietary nitrates, vitamin U and betaine.
Antioxidant action
Beets and beet juice have a pronounced antioxidant effect, which means they inhibit the development of chronic diseases and the aging process. Betaine in the product:
neutralizes free radicals. They attack proteins, enzymes, DNA, lipids and cell membrane receptors, disrupting their structure and function;
increases glutathione levels, an antioxidant enzyme that improves cell membrane stability and protects cells from damage.
The study showed that…
